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Charles L. "Carlo" Ryan

Charles Ryan Obituary

RYAN, Charles L. "Carlo" Of Charlestown, Oct. 18, (Retired District Chief, B.F.D.) Beloved husband of the late Maryanne E. (Noonan). Devoted father of Daniel J. Ryan and his wife Kara, Carla Ryan and Marnie Sweeney and her husband Matthew all of Charlestown. Loving Papa of Maggie, Myer and Ella all of Charlestown. Brother of Edward Ryan of Florida, Bernard Ryan of Maine and the late Daniel, Joseph and James Ryan, Katherine Hawkins, Margaret Thornton, Pauline McNelley, Mildred Britton and Barbara Melillo. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Funeral from the John H. Sawyer Funeral Home, 329 Bunker Hill St., CHARLESTOWN, Thursday, Oct. 23 at 9:10AM. Funeral Mass in St. Francis de Sales Church at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 3-8PM. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Late Veteran WW II, US Army. Member of Old Charlestown Schoolboys Assoc., Boston Firefighters Union Local #718, Boston Firemen's Relief Assoc. and St. Florian Society. In lieu of flowers remembrances in Carlo's name may be made to the Charlestown Boys and Girls Club, 15 Green St., Charlestown, MA 02129. Parking area opposite Funeral Home.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2008.

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Donna Tarasovich { Melillo}

October 27, 2008

Dear Carla, Danny,and Marnie, I just found out last night about your Dad, and I didn't know about your Mom until I saw it here. I am so very sorry for your loss. Since losing my Mom we've been out of touch but think of you often, Love Auntie Barbara's daughter Donna

Jodi Myron

October 23, 2008

Danny, Carla and Marnie,
I am so sorry for your loss. Carlo was a wonderful man. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Love , Jodi

John Dudley

October 23, 2008

With deepest sympathy to you today on the loss of your loving mom and dad.

John Dudley & Frank Durante
East Boston Chamber of Commerce

Kathleen Murray

October 23, 2008

Danny, Carla & Marnie,

We are so sorry for your loss.
What a love story.

Kathleen & Tony Higgs

Dan Flatley

October 23, 2008

Danny:
I am truly sorry for the loss of your parents. You have to believe that they are in a better place, young again and healthy. There is no other way to live, other than to have faith. At least you can know that they are there together. Please accept my deepest condolences. May they rest in peace.
Dan Flatley (Canton, MA)

Beth Ryan

October 23, 2008

Danny, Carla, and Marnie,
Your mom and dad were and still are a loving aunt and uncle who are sorely missed. As a Catholic, I believe they are in Heaven now, and as such are saints. I will pray to them to intercede for you. I am sorry I can't make it back from Oklahoma, but you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love always,
Beth (Ryan)

JOAN OCONNELL

October 22, 2008

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO DANNY,CARLA & MARNE ALSO TO RED AND JIM NOONAN

daniel and kerri martell

October 22, 2008

dan, carla,and marnie. very sorry for your loss.i tried to visit all of you wed. but fortunately for you guys and unfortunately for me the line was too long for me and my timeframe. i hope to see you all at another time to give my condolensces in person.hang in there.

Jimmy Walsh

October 22, 2008

Danny:

I know this is a difficult and sad time for you and your entire family. Please know that your many friends in C-town and the 8th CD are thinking of you and praying that you and yours will get through this difficult period. Know that your many friends are with you, always.

Charles Roche

October 22, 2008

Dan,
I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Charlie

October 22, 2008

Don't grieve for us, for now we're free!
We follow the plan God laid for us.
We saw His face, We heard His call,
We took His hand and left it all...
We could not stay another day,
To love, to laugh, to work or play;
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
And if our parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss...
Ah yes, these things we, too, shall miss.
Our lives have been full, We've savored much:
Good times, good friends, a loved-one's touch.
Perhaps our time seemed all too brief—
Don't shorten yours with undue grief.
Be not burdened with tears of sorrow,
Enjoy the sunshine of the morrow.

BERNARDINE JOSLIN

October 22, 2008

DAN & FAMILY: MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER.

Virginia Mansfield

October 22, 2008

Danny, Carla, Marnie and families,

May the wonderful memories you have comfort you though this very sad time.

I remember Carlo out for his daily walks and thinking "I've got to do that too".

May he and your mom be walking and laughing and smiling down on you all. They were so proud of each of you and who you became!

Jill Taylor

October 22, 2008

Danny,
I am so sorry to have learned of the loss of your parents. From what I've read, they must have been wonderful people. Please accept my deepest sympathy at this very sad time for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

David Martell

October 22, 2008

Danny,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Take Care,
David and Mary Martell
West Roxbury, MA

Kelly Cantwell

October 22, 2008

Marnie,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you and your family.
Love, Peggy

maureen wedge-carroll

October 22, 2008

Carlos and Maryanne were in interesting pair here on earth and now they are pair in heaven too.
When I called the house to ask for Marnie and said it was "Maureen" calling Carlo would always say, "Wedgie"? I never just said Wedgie because I loved knowing he would respond that way. He was always to himself but loved cooking for us. Maryanne on the other hand, liked to harass us. She would always tease about how on the first day of grammar school each year I would always be sure to show her my new shoes. I guess even as a little kid I knew Maryanne had a fondness for clothes and accessories! I only had to comment once that I liked her Irish claddagh flutes and she got them for me as a bridal present. Carlo and Maryanne were fixtures in our group of friends' lives growing up. If I was not sleeping at home my parents knew I was most likely on the ground floor of 362 Maine Street. I have enough memories to last forever! Even when we know it is for the best that the people we love pass onto heaven, it is no easier to say goodbye.......

Bill Fitzpatrick

October 21, 2008

Dan, We are sorry to hear of the loss of your parents. Cynthia and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family. Take care, Bill& Cynthia Fitzpatrick

Brian Hingston

October 21, 2008

Dan, Carla, Marnie and family,

Please accept our condolences. Your parents were extraodinary people.

Tammy, Brian & Kids

KEVIN PARE'

October 21, 2008

My deepest and most sincere sympathy. My heart goes out to you.
In quiet,
find comfort.
In memory,
find healing.
In the power of love,
find peace

John Vitagliano

October 21, 2008

Dear Dan,

I'm so sorry about the loss of your parents. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

John

Jeannie Boyden & family

October 21, 2008

To the Ryan Family ~ our deepest sympathy to you.
Together Forever ~ Maryann & Carlo, rest in peace.
Memories are a blessing!

Sonny Tucker

October 21, 2008

Danny, Kara, Carla, and Marnie,
Our deepest sympaties for the loss of your parents.
We will keep you in our prayers and know that your family, friends, and faith will help you through this sad time.

Carol Sullivan

October 21, 2008

To the Ryan family,

Our deepest sympathy and may Carlo rest in piece. God Bless.

Bill and Carol Sullivan

Robert Beckwith

October 21, 2008

On behalf of the members of the 520 Club we would like to express our deepest condolences to the Ryan / Noonan families.
Carlo and Maryanne were fantastic people. I cannot think of two people who had more love for their family and Charlestown. They are two True Townies that will be sadly missed.
Sincerely,
Your friends at the
520 Club

Michael & Lisa Tucker

October 21, 2008

Danny & Kara,

I am writing to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Lisa and I are so very sad to hear about your parents, they were such wonderful people.

We had the honor and the pleasure to know Maryanne and Carlo and were very sorry to hear about their passing.

We had the greatest respect for them and will miss both of their generous nature and sharing their remarkable sense of humor.

Please let us know whether there is anything we can do to help during this difficult time.

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

We will light a candle for Maryanne and Carlo tonight.

May God’s Blessing be with all of you.

Bill & Cathy O'Donnell

October 21, 2008

Carlo and Maryanne will be missed terribly. As always......together. Luv Ya

George Durant

October 21, 2008

Carla,
May the good Lord bless you and your Family at this time, I will include all of you in my prayers.

George Durant.

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